The traffic in Cairo is absoutely crazy. No traffic rules. No one uses their lights at night
The amount of attention we draw on the street can be overwhelming. Estelle is the only blond-haired, blue-eyed 7 yeard old on the streets - anywhere. In fact, we have only met one other American in our travels so far. This is actually refreshing. And the Egyptians have not only been accepting, they have been genuinely warm and welcoming.
The pollution in Cairo is quite disturbing. The air pollution is stifling and hangs over the City like a cloud. This is quite a change from Portland and Oregon. There is garbage strewn everywhere, in the City and in the countryside. This is understandable since the public services are just not what we have some to expect in the states. Also, when your focus is on getting by and feeding your family from day to day, this takes less of a priority I guess.
Among the seeming chaos, we feel quite safe here. Even with all the people approaching and trying to get us to buy something from them, we do not feel threatened. It is just their way, and when we refuse, they do not take it personally.
All for now.
Tom
1 comment:
Hi Tom, Jane and Estelle,
Really enjoying your accounts of your experiences. Hard to believe some of the things you are seeing. Can't wait to talk to you when you get home. We went to Mike Gebhardts funeral last weekend. The services were very nice and Julie and Mike and Mindy are holding up pretty well. Getting ready for Thanksgiving now and looking forward to having the family there. Not sure if Jim is coming yet. You know you are welcome. When will you be home? Have a safe trip and see you soon.
Love,
Mom
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